Two Forums: Men/Women

I hope everyone doesn't get mad at me for saying this but I think it would be great if we could have a forum just for the men and one for the women. I don't know if this is something Greg could do or not but it's something that has always been on my heart. Just thought I would share.

enid wrote:
This site is to promote revival.

I believe this is promoting revival that's why I felt led to share this. The women's site would have to be clearly marked as for the women and the same for the men's..not hard to do.

Also, if sites were designated for men/women, how would that stop one or the other contributing to the other's website?

It would have to be moderated as is anything that gets posted.

Basically, it would appear if this were the case, it would have to be a website apart from this one.

Well hopefully not but I think in the end it's what is needed.Just something God put on my heart to share. I hope noone gets angry at me.

crsschk wrote:

It would have to be moderated as is anything that gets posted.

:-?

It's not the posts it's the principle of the matter. Like I said, I'm just sharing what the Lord put on my heart to share.

It's not the posts it's the principle of the matter. Like I said, I'm just sharing what the Lord put on my heart to share.

great idea! but I do think Mike is right it is hard first to set this up and ensure men and women stay apart, and second of all it is great to have the influnce of godly sisters in the forums.

I do think there are other womens discussion forums or some email lists. I would recommend getting involved with a group of 3-5 other godly sisters online and fellowship that way in a discussion forum or something like that.

sermonindex wrote:

It's not the posts it's the principle of the matter. Like I said, I'm just sharing what the Lord put on my heart to share.

Hi,

great idea! but I do think Mike is right it is hard first to set this up and ensure men and women stay apart, and second of all it is great to have the influnce of godly sisters in the forums.

I do think there are other womens discussion forums or some email lists. I would recommend getting involved with a group of 3-5 other godly sisters online and fellowship that way in a discussion forum or something like that.

I do that but I like fellowshipping with the women on this forum just not in this type of setting. My husband doesn't like it either which is why I don't get into any discussions if I can help it unless it's a topic for women. This is something the Lord put on my heart on behalf of the women on SI who like to fellowship with one another.

It's a vision the Lord has given me but I don't expect everyone to see it. The fact of the matter is if there were this seperation the subject matter would change drastically and so would the edification that is needed for men from other men and visa versa. It's feminization as I see it and demasculating among many other things [b]although not intentional[/b].

So if I want to ask the women on the forum what kind of sewing machine they recommend is that ok? Or else I would have to pm each and every one of them. Also do you see revival only as topics or building homes and relationships too becuase even though the topic does not include the word revival sewing is a means of revival in our home. And before you say it no, I don't want to do a search on google I want to ask them. :-)

crsschk wrote:

It would have to be moderated as is anything that gets posted.

:-?

Well hopefully not but I think in the end it's what is needed.Just something God put on my heart to share. I hope none gets angry at me.

None should but am not sure this is viable for a variety of reasons - You might consider maybe starting something on your own, a blog would allow something of a similar setup.

Frankly, we men need your input and I am thinking of precisely that excellent piece on Feminism posted elsewhere. The wisdom and experience of Ginnyrose and Enid - The recent calming, sweetness and simplicity of Krispy's wife popping in here - Ronyia and BrokenOne who post sparingly but with that essence of Spirit exemplified in 1Pe 3 - Chanin ...

Roniya has something setup already I believe that might be more akin to what you are thinking.

I don't feel like teaching is my place unless it's other women but ok...

alan4jc wrote:
Hi Rebecca, I don't think asking which sewing macine is the best would be the least bit of a problem. Running a home can take alot of time and effort and input from others can be helpful. Perhaps some of the men here might even be well accomplished sewers :-)

Thanks Alan, your a great brother. :-)

Hello sister Rebecca,

I've been thinking about this thread and brainstorming to see what might be available on other websites for Christian women. I can understand what you're talking about with a need to have a 'women only' forum. There are times when women need to have discussions on topics that are irrelevant and unnecessary to our brothers in Christ. :) But I think there might be some other websites that would provide better options for this than SI and also a more concentrated group of women interested in these things.

http://www.aboverubies.org/ - we receive this magazine and it is very family-centered and a great resource for homeschooling moms, moms of large families or just any moms with a desire to have a godly home and family. There is a forum for women on their website. I've joined it but my membership is still awaiting approval, so I don't know what the content is like. But it looks good.
And there is an Above Rubies group on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6342173251

http://www.reviveourhearts.com/ - while there may not be a forum on there for women, there is interaction for those who listen to the broadcast or read the transcript.

http://www.homesteadblogger.com/home.php - This looks like an excellent website and might be more along the lines of what you're looking for. I know one mother who regularly contributes on there.

https://www.christian-homemaking.com/forum/index.php - this one looks good.

Those are a few options you might consider and pray about joining and being involved in. Of course the best option is to be involved in a church that has godly women who can provide teachings and advice on those things, but in these days of apostasy and compromise I know many have to resort to the internet for godly resources and encouragement in these areas.

May the Lord bless you, sister.

~Joy

P.S. Someone else who might have some ideas is Ginnyrose...I know that she has frequented some other forums that cover more of the topics of cooking and sewing, etc.

Thanks Joy and Alan, I really do appreciate it but even though I can't I would really rather fellowship with the women on this forum. I have been reading a little on [url=https://www.sermonindex.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=26547&forum=40]philologos's thread[/url] and I feel this is the way to take care of our "state of affairs" as women on sermon index and that is to be doing what women are supposed to do. That is a good second option though. Been there done that though. I also attend a church I really don't want to be at because it's my second option. I fellowship with people on the computer because it's my only way of meeting with like minded people.

Hopefully we will not be left forever with second options till the Lord comes back. I don't understand what were waiting for. I don't think sometimes we really see ourselves as the church. The church anymore is just some far off idea.

I probably don't make much sense right now I have been up since 3:00am. making fruit salads all day at work. I cut up roughly 150 melons today and don't want to see another pineapple. LOL!!!:-P

So if this doesn't make any sense just ignore me.:-) I'm a little frustrated too with the leadership in our church posting all kinds of garbage on their facebook and being proud about it. Do I want to fellowship with those women? No..

ie SI Women.

HopeinChrist wrote:
Hi sister, I hear what you are saying and I think it is an excellent idea. I think you could accomplish what you're seeking very simply through a list serve such as yahoo groups. Are you familiar with that? You can name it what you want, ie SI Women. You can invite who you wish to join the group or you could post a public invitation to the women on this forum. You could have it set up in a matter of minutes, much simpler than creating a website. If you're not familiar with it, pm me and I'll go into more detail or help you set it up if you wish.
Hope

Thanks HopeinChrist, good idea. If you are interested just pm me and if there are enough women interested I will create another forum just for women's issues not to take from Sermon Index.

I would rather the group not be called that name for the fact of it is not a "offical" reprenstation of sermonindex. I would rather also not trying to get the women off the forums on SI onto other places. I think it is good for each person to be lead of the Spirit where you are to post and be a blessing. As was said before I think there is not a need for a seperate private women's forum on sermonindex and we encourage women that want to find more deeper fellowship on issues that relate to womanhood to reference some of the websites sister Joy refered to or other one's.

Those sites are fine but women need fellowship and I like fellowshipping with the women on Sermon Index as do others. We simply cannot do that here without locking horns with some of the men on here. I do not feel comfortable chatting with men. Thanks.

I found a forum for christian women[url=http://www.hearthandhome.proboards44.com/index.cgi]Hearth and Home[/url] that is very Christ centered for women only if your ever interested. I like listening to theological discussions here but there you can talk about women's issues ect..So if you are interested we could meet there and still listen in here. :-)

Here is a re-post of Joy's post:

Hello sister Rebecca,

I've been thinking about this thread and brainstorming to see what might be available on other websites for Christian women. I can understand what you're talking about with a need to have a 'women only' forum. There are times when women need to have discussions on topics that are irrelevant and unnecessary to our brothers in Christ. :) But I think there might be some other websites that would provide better options for this than SI and also a more concentrated group of women interested in these things.

http://www.aboverubies.org/ - we receive this magazine and it is very family-centered and a great resource for homeschooling moms, moms of large families or just any moms with a desire to have a godly home and family. There is a forum for women on their website. I've joined it but my membership is still awaiting approval, so I don't know what the content is like. But it looks good.
And there is an Above Rubies group on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6342173251

http://www.reviveourhearts.com/ - while there may not be a forum on there for women, there is interaction for those who listen to the broadcast or read the transcript.

http://www.homesteadblogger.com/home.php - This looks like an excellent website and might be more along the lines of what you're looking for. I know one mother who regularly contributes on there.

https://www.christian-homemaking.com/forum/index.php - this one looks good.

Those are a few options you might consider and pray about joining and being involved in. Of course the best option is to be involved in a church that has godly women who can provide teachings and advice on those things, but in these days of apostasy and compromise I know many have to resort to the internet for godly resources and encouragement in these areas.

May the Lord bless you, sister.

~Joy

I recommend women to utilize those resources as they are led of God. As for trying to mobilize women from sermonindex into another group I feel this is not something that I want these forums to be utilized for. I really am encouraged by some of the sisters who spend the time to prayerfully contribute on the forums at SI and think it is a valuable asset to the community.

I encourage anyone who is not comfortable on the forums here not to post or to find a alternative place were there are just women etc.

I am locking this thread with this encouragement.